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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.76, 1,711.55 and 593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.76, 1,711.55 and 593.20 is: 890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.76 : 1,711.55 = 593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.76/1,711.55 = 593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.76x = 1,711.55 × 593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.76x = 1,015,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,291.46/1,140.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.01

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